beginners guide : google chromecast setup
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Chromecast Setup Guide
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A display device with an HDMI input, for example, a high-definition television (HDTV)
Access to an available power outlet or an available (non-service) USB port on your HDMI-enabled display
Access to a secure wireless network (make sure you have the wireless network password handy)
For Chromecast (1st generation), connection to a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4G network. For Chromecast, connection to a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac 2.4/5G network.
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• A compatible Android or iOS device or tablet, or Mac, Windows or Chromebook computer (see list below). Note: The compatible Android, iOS, or tablet setup device must support a 5GHz connection in order to set up a Chromecast on a 5GHz connection.
• Availability and performance of certain features, services and applications are device- and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas; subscription(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.
Chromecast (1st generation)Android phone or tablet (Android 4.1 and higher)
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• Plug in the Chromecast device.
• Install the Google Cast app by navigating to chromecast.com/setup on your Chromecast supported Android device.
Or click to download the Google Cast app for Android.
• Launch app to read Privacy and Terms. Tap Accept.
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• Select your Chromecast. Tap Chromecast Set Up.
• Check to see that the code on your phone matches the code on your TV. Click I see the code.
• Optional: Change the name of your Chromecast. Select Set Name.
Note: Guest mode is automatically enabled at set up. You can uncheck the box to turn the feature off. Learn more about how guest mode works here.
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• Connect your Chromecast to your WiFi network. Click Set Network.
• Sweet! You are ready to cast.
Chromecast (1st generation)iOS phone or tablet (iOS 7.0 and higher)
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• Install the Google Cast app by navigating to chromecast.com/setup on your Chromecast supported iOS device.
Or click to download the Google Cast app for iOS.
• Launch app to read Privacy and Terms. Tap Accept.
• Select Set Up a New Chromecast.
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• Exit the Google Cast app > Go to your iOS Settings > Wi-Fi > "ChromecastXXXX“
• Navigate back to the Google Cast app. Tap Next.
• Make sure the code on your phone matches the code on your TV. Select I See the Code.
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• Select Your Region. Tap Next.
• Optional: Rename your Chromecast. Tap Next.
• Connect your Chromecast to your WiFi network. Click Set Up.
• Sweet! You are ready to cast.
Chromecast (1st generation)Chromebook (Chrome 28 and higher)
Mac OS X Computer (Mac OS 10.7 and higher)
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• Make sure you're using the latest version of Chrome by navigating to “Settings > About Google Chrome” and update your Chrome browser to the latest version, if necessary. If you're having trouble, here's how to update Chrome.
• Navigate to chromecast.com/setup from the Chrome browser on your computer.
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• In order to set up Chromecast from your computer, you need to install the latest Google Cast extension.
• If you don’t have the Google cast extension installed, download the Google Cast extension.
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• Once installed, in the top right corner of your Chrome browser, you should see the Cast button. Inactive cast extension
• Once you have the Google cast extension installed, go back to Chromecast.com/setup and click the link to “Set up from this Computer”.
• Chrome will now look for Chromecast devices that need to be set up.
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• Click the device that matches the Chromecast name you see on your TV. It will be something like ChromecastXXXX. ClickSet Me Up.
• Go to your Wi-Fi menu and select the Wi-Fi network that matches your Chromecast device name. Important: Make sure you’ve successfully connected to the Wi-Fi network before moving to the next step. This can take a few minutes.Note: You’ll lose your Internet connection for few minutes until setup is complete. This is expected.
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• Click Next.
• The code on your device should match the code on your TV. If it does, click Yes.
• If it doesn’t match, click No and restart the setup process from step 5 above.
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• Change the name of your Chromecast by typing in a new name (ex. Living Room) or you can leave it as the default name. Choose your country. Click Looks Good.
• Choose your Wi-Fi network by clicking the upside down arrow. Enter your password. Click Connect.
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• Go back to your Wi-Fi menu and choose your Wi-Fi network.
Important: Make sure you’ve successfully connected to the Wi-Fi network before moving on to the next step. This can take a few minutes.
• Click Next.
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• Once setup has successfully completed, you will see a blue banner that says “Let’s Start Casting!”
• Your Chromecast is now ready to cast. You can cast from your favorite cast-enabled mobile app or cast a tab from the Chrome browser on your computer.
Chromecast (1st generation)Windows Computer (Windows 7 and higher)
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• Install the Google Cast app from Chrome Browser by navigating to chromecast.com/setup. Here you can choose to set up Chromecast using your mobile device or using Windows.
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• Launch the Google Cast app to view Privacy and Terms. Click Accept.
• Select your Chromecast from list of device. Click Set Up.
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• To connect your Chromecast to your wireless network. Click Continue.
• Confirm the code on your computer matches the code on your TV. Click That’s my code.
• Select your home WiFi network and enter your password. Click Continue.
• Sweet! You're ready to cast.
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